Leroy E. Cowles

Time

In 1961, 1 officer at Tulsa Police Department was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 10 years on record. The heaviest was 1982, with 2.

In 1961, 2 officers in OK were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 78 years on record. The heaviest was 1980, with 4.

In 1961, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1961, 76 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 64th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

When

September holds 9.1% of these deaths at Tulsa Police Department; March holds the most, 36.4%. Fridays: 36.4%.

September holds 6.7% of these deaths in OK; March holds the most, 12.6%. Fridays: 12.6%.

September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.

How

Accident deaths account for 26.2% of all 42 deaths at Tulsa Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 27.3% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 23.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 4.4% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.

His people

Tulsa Police Department has 42 officers remembered here, Leroy among them.